Creamy Coleslaw
There’s something about a delicious coleslaw that can really level up any summer dish. From tacos to wraps to barbecue, this creamy coleslaw will make your summer dishes sing!
We love all of the classic summer dishes around here. Tacos, wraps, chicken salad, barbecue and more.
While all of these dishes are great on their own, there is just something about adding a crisp crunch to a fresh summer meal.
This creamy coleslaw really delivers that fresh summer crunch. With the perfect balance between sweetness and tang, this easy side dish will be a staple for you all summer long.
Why You Will Love This Creamy Coleslaw
Simple – This coleslaw dressing recipe is so simple and comes together with staple kitchen ingredients, making it the perfect easy summer side dish.
Quick – Since this dressing recipe goes in the blender, it comes together in no time at all. You can even make it faster by using a food processor to chop the cabbage and carrots.
Delicious – I take this creamy coleslaw to potlucks all the time and always get at least one compliment. It is so delicious and will have you making it on repeat in your kitchen.
What makes this creamy coleslaw dressing stand out?
While some coleslaw dressings are super sweet and others lean more on the tangy side, this recipe hits the perfect balance between sweet and tang.
The flavor of this dressing is taken even further with a homemade mayo base, giving it flavor that is unmatched to the bottled coleslaw dressing from the store.
This dressing also uses fresh flavors like whole onion, apple cider vinegar and avocado oil that really give it that summertime flavor, not to mention these whole ingredients are healthy for you too!
Creamy Coleslaw Ingredients
Vegetables
Cabbage
Carrots
For the Dressing
Mayonnaise – I always use my simple homemade mayo recipe for this dressing
Apple cider vinegar
Avocado oil
Mustard
Onion – whole onion gives this dressing a delicious, deep flavor
Sugar
Salt – I love using a high quality salt like Redmond Real Salt
Tools You Will Need
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Blender
How to Make This Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
Step 1 – Chop or shred one head of cabbage and 3-5 small to medium carrots to your desired size. Combine in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2 – To your blender add avocado oil (1/2 cup, 110 g), mayonnaise (1/2 cup, 110 g), apple cider vinegar (1/3 cup, 80 g), sugar (1/2 cup, 100 g), mustard (1 tbsp), salt (1 tsp), and one small onion (quartered). Blend until the dressing is smooth and all of the ingredients are well combined.
Step 3 – Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots and mix until vegetables are coated well. You can serve immediately if needed, but I recommend refrigerating for up to 4 hours minimum.
Step 4 – Serve over barbecue, in wraps, on salads or as a quick summer side and enjoy!
For a visual on how to make this easy creamy coleslaw recipe, check out these step by step images!
Chop cabbage to desired thickness or use a food processor to shred.
Chop or shred carrots.
To your blender add mayonnaise, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and onion.
Blend dressing ingredients until completely smooth.
Coat vegetables in dressing and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Serve on barbecue, in wraps, on tacos or as a simple dinner side. Enjoy!
Tips for making the best creamy coleslaw…
Substitutions
Apple cider vinegar – white vinegar in equal amounts works well in this recipe also
Avocado oil – you can use any other oil that stays liquid when refrigerated like olive oil
Sugar – honey or maple syrup is a good substitution if you prefer not to use refined sugar
How to make this creamy coleslaw your own…
Everyone likes their coleslaw a little different, and there are so many ways you can adjust this recipe to make it your own!
If you prefer a sweet slaw, bump the sugar up a bit. If you prefer more tang, you can bump the sugar down.
You can also shred the cabbage and carrots in a food processor to make the pieces nice and small like you would find in many barbecue joints.
Another way to mix up this creamy coleslaw is to add extra vegetable to the mix. You could do finely sliced red or white onions, applies, cranberries or evenly thin sliced nuts.
More additions you could add to elevate this slaw
- Blue cheese
- Bacon crumbles
- Shredded cheese
- Bell peppers
- Sliced jalapeños
- Fresh herbs like dill or spices like garlic, cumin or paprika
FAQ
Homemaker Tip
This creamy coleslaw is the perfect last minute addition to a hospitality meal, potluck or even just a summer dinner with your own family Since they store so well, I like to keep cabbage and carrots stashed in the fridge so I can easily whip this up on a moments notice.
Creamy Coleslaw
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage medium
- 3-5 carrots small to medium
- 1/2 cup avocado oil 110 g
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise 110 g
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 80 g
- 1/2 cup sugar 100 g
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 onion small, quartered
Instructions
- Chop or shred one head of cabbage and carrots to your desired size. Combine in a bowl and set aside.
- To your blender add avocado oil (1/2 cup, 110 g), mayonnaise (1/2 cup, 110 g), apple cider vinegar (1/3 cup, 80 g), sugar (1/2 cup, 100 g), mustard (1 tbsp), salt (1 tsp), and one small onion (quartered). Blend until the dressing is smooth and all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour dressing over cabbage and carrots and mix until vegetables are coated well. You can serve immediately if needed, but I recommend refrigerating for up to 4 hours minimum.
- Serve over barbecue, in wraps, over salads or as a quick summer side and enjoy!
Notes
Avocado oil – you can use any other oil that stays liquid when refrigerated like olive oil
Sugar – honey or maple syrup is a good substitution if you prefer not to use refined sugar
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